Sara Ecklein

The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers

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If something happened to you tomorrow… would your family know what to do? Estate planning can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to keep putting it off, thinking you’ll get to it tomorrow. You know it matters, but you’re not sure who to trust or where to start. Only 1 in 3 families have an estate plan in place. That statistic is sobering when you realize death is the only guarantee in life. Not taking action can cost your family time, money, and peace. The Legacy of Love podcast simplifies estate planning for mothers in the sandwich generation—those raising children while caring for aging parents—so...

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Sara Ecklein

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The Private Fiduciary’s Role in Protecting Your Legacy: Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Proxy 25.11.2024 57:08

Who steps in to manage your life and legacy when you can’t? When life takes an unexpected turn—due to illness, incapacity, or family complexity—having someone you trust to carry out your wishes is essential. In this episode, originally shared by Cathy Curtis from her Financial Finesse podcast, Sara Ecklein shares her journey to becoming a private professional fiduciary and offers a behind-the-scen...

Planning for Peace: Estate Planning Essentials (Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Securing Your Legacy) 18.11.2024 45:26

What happens when you do not have an estate plan in place? Many people put off estate planning, thinking it’s only for the wealthy or seniors. But in this eye-opening episode, discover how estate planning is actually a powerful act of love that can spare your family from turmoil and uncertainty, no matter your age or financial status. In this episode, you will: Understand the core elements of an...

Navigating Dementia Care with Self-Compassion: A Caregiver’s Guide to Clarity and Peace of Mind 11.11.2024 51:37

How do you care for someone with dementia without losing yourself in the process? Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings a heavy emotional toll, from grief and guilt to profound love and resilience. In this deeply moving episode, discover how to find grace, strength, and healing while navigating the complex journey of dementia caregiving. In this episode, you will: Discover how past mem...

Estate Planning With Heart: Create an Estate Plan for Your Life, Legacy, and Peace of Mind 04.11.2024 53:24

What if your estate plan could not only protect your assets, but also strengthen your relationships? Too often, estate planning feels like a cold, legal process, but what if it could be deeply personal, empowering, and rooted in love? In this episode, discover how rethinking your approach to estate planning can help you avoid future conflict, preserve your values, and provide support to the people...

Welcome to The Legacy of Love: Mindful Estate Planning to Leave a Legacy That Reflects Your Values and Vision 28.10.2024 10:17

Are you creating a legacy guided by your values and vision or leaving it to chance? Legacy often gets reduced to legal documents and financial assets, but what if it could be so much more? In this first episode of The Legacy of Love podcast, host Sara Ecklein invites you to rethink what legacy truly means. In this episode, you’ll discover how: A personal experience during a loved one’s final days...

Introducing The Legacy of Love Podcast 08.07.2024 4:02

Welcome to the Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers Ever wish someone could make estate planning feel simple, heartfelt—and actually doable? If you're juggling motherhood while caring for aging parents, you're likely carrying a lot. Estate planning might feel like just one more overwhelming task. This trailer introduces a podcast created especially for you: a space wher...